Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal 4 (T4) at Madrid–Barajas is a long, linear “main hall + two-direction spine” terminal where walking time scales with gate letter and how far you are from the central commercial core. It sits within Madrid’s main airport hub and connects to the T4S Satellite via the underground APM train. Expect big level changes (Arrivals, Transfer filter, Departures) and long straight concourses with moving walkways.
Map Table
| Zone | Level focus | Gate letters | Key connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central commercial core | Level 1/2 | J / K boundary | Transfer Security injection point |
| North concourse | Level 1 | K | Longer walks to far K stands |
| South concourse | Level 1 | H | Worst-case hike to far H gates |
| Inter-terminal interface | Level -2 / 0 / 1 | APM access | T4S APM station, Transfer Filter |
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Map Strategy
- Treat T4/T4S as two separate terminals with a mandatory underground layer: plan for the APM plus the down-to-up “U-shaped” level changes as real minutes, not map trivia.
- Assume worst-case walking: gate letters matter more than “Terminal 4” on a boarding pass—H can mean a long southbound walk; far K can mean a long northbound walk.
- Protect time for chokepoints: passport-control variability (on the T4S side) and Transfer Security (T4 Level 0) can dominate your total connection time even when your walking pace is fast.
- Use fast orientation tools under stress: follow “Connecting Flights / Vuelos en Conexión” at every split, and use the roof-beam color gradient as an instant north/center/south compass when signage feels overloaded.
2026 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Map + Printable PDF
Current layouts still reward “center-first” navigation: get to the central core, confirm your gate letter on FIDS, then commit to the correct direction (H south vs K north). The T4↔T4S APM route remains the hard constraint for non-Schengen flows, with Transfer Security on Level 0 acting as the re-entry checkpoint before you’re fully back in the T4 secure departures environment.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Level 0 Map 2025
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Level 1 Map 2025
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Level 2 Map 2025
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Level B1 Map 2025
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Level B2 Map 2025
2026 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Terminal 4 Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from the farthest T4S arrival gates to the Connections/Transfer route leading toward passport control?
The walk is approximately 480–520 meters from the farthest T4S arrival gates (S50 at the south tip or S1–S2 at the north tip) to the central Connections flow that feeds into passport control. That distance is essentially the full-length pier walk into the Central Dome on the Level 2 arrivals gallery, where the transfer stream and immigration queues begin.
| Start point | End point | Distance | Primary adjacent anchor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate S50 (south extremity) | Central Dome transfer node | ~480–520 m | Roof-beam color shift Red → Yellow |
| Gate S1–S2 (north extremity) | Central Dome transfer node | ~480–520 m | Roof-beam color shift Blue → Yellow |
Where is the airside APM train station entrance located in T4S relative to the main Connections corridor (exact level + nearest landmark)?
The APM entrance is at T4S Level -2 and is reached from the main Connections flow at the Central Dome by dropping through the central atrium (“the Void”). After you reach the passport-control/Connections area on Level 2, the access is straight ahead into the atrium where the panoramic glass elevator banks and the main escalator cascade descend to Level -2, which opens directly onto the APM concourse and platform doors.
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from T4S passport control to the APM platform (including the required vertical transitions)?
The distance is about 80 meters of horizontal walking from the passport-control exit to the APM platform access, but it includes a four-level descent from Level 2 down to Level -2. The key time risk is the vertical chain: you exit the immigration booths into the Central Dome, walk forward into the central atrium (“the Void”), then descend via multiple escalator flights or the panoramic glass elevators, and finally cross the Level -2 concourse to the platform screen doors near the “T4 Main Terminal” signage.
Where is the exit point in T4 when arriving from the T4S APM, and which signed corridor name leads directly toward Schengen connections?
The APM exits into T4 on Level -2 (North Block), and the signed corridor you want for Schengen connections is “Connecting Flights / Vuelos en Conexión” toward “Puertas H, J, K.” That corridor is the safe, airside transfer path that feeds into the Transfer Filter and then back up to the Level 1 departures concourse.
The critical navigation moment happens after you ride up from Level -2 to Level 0: you’ll see the landside pull of “Exit / Salida” and baggage reclaim areas nearby, including sightlines toward Baggage Reclaim Hall 10/11. Stay on the “Connecting Flights / Vuelos en Conexión” signage instead and avoid drifting toward customs/arrivals channels, which effectively dumps you out of the transfer stream.
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from the T4 APM exit to the farthest Schengen gates in T4 (worst-case gate walk)?
The worst-case walk is approximately 700–800 meters from the T4 transfer-security exit area (your re-entry point after arriving via the T4S APM) to the farthest Schengen gates at the south end, such as Gate H1. That distance starts once you’re deposited onto the Level 1 departures concourse near the central commercial core around the J/K boundary, then continues southbound through J into H, using moving walkways where available.
| Start point | End point | Distance | Adjacent anchor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Security exit to Level 1 concourse (center-north) | Gate H1 (south extremity) | ~700–800 m | Roof beams Yellow/Blue zone shifting toward Red |
| Transfer Security exit to Level 1 concourse (center-north) | Gate K98 (north extremity) | ~350–450 m | Roof beams trending Blue (north) |
Where are the primary elevator banks on the T4↔T4S connection path, and which one is closest to the APM access point?
The primary elevator banks are the panoramic glass lifts in the T4S Central Dome atrium (“the Void”) and the lift core immediately off the T4 APM arrival station that takes you up toward the Level 0 transfer corridor. The elevator bank closest to APM access is the one that opens directly onto Level -2 at each station, aligned with the escalator cascade.
| Elevator bank | Terminal | Serves levels | Nearest fixed landmark | Closest to APM access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panoramic glass lifts flanking the central escalators | T4S | Level 2 → Level -2 | Central Dome atrium (“the Void”), just past passport-control exit | Yes (doors open onto APM concourse at Level -2) |
| APM arrival lift core at the station exit | T4 | Level -2 → Level 0 | Immediately after leaving the APM train, before the “Connecting Flights / Vuelos en Conexión” split near Baggage Reclaim Hall 10 sightlines | Yes (shortest platform-to-lift routing) |
| Transfer-area lifts feeding departures | T4 | Level 0 → Level 1/2 | Adjacent to the Transfer Filter corridor leading to “Puertas H, J, K” | No (use after you’ve already left Level -2) |
Where are the bus gate/remote stand boarding points in T4S, by gate zone or pier (so a traveler can map the walk)?
The remote-stand bus boarding and arrival points in T4S are the Level 0 “M” gates, typically numbered M22–M39. They sit on the ground-level intake/holding area below the main pier concourses, so bus passengers enter at the bottom of the terminal and then have to climb into the main Connections flow toward the Central Dome.
- Level 0 “M” gates (M22–M39)
- Same zone used for remote-stand arrivals and bus-boarded departures
- Closest major anchor: the central light-void atrium with glass elevators that lead up toward Level 2 connections
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from T4S bus-gate arrival drop-off to the Connections pathway (first “Connections” signage point)?
The distance is roughly 50–80 meters from the T4S bus-drop doors at Level 0 to the first “Connections / Flight Transfer” signage point, before you commit to the vertical climb. After entering through the Level 0 intake doors by the M-gates area, the connections path begins almost immediately at the nearby vertical circulation core that takes you up toward the Level 2 Central Dome flow.
| Start point | End point | Distance | Adjacent anchor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus drop-off intake doors (Level 0, M-gates zone) | First “Connections / Flight Transfer” signage point | ~50–80 m | Central void sightlines + glass elevator/escalator core |
Where is the connections security re-screening checkpoint located on the T4/T4S transfer path (exact level + nearest fixed landmark)?
The re-screening checkpoint is at T4 Level 0 in the Transfer Filter corridor beside Baggage Reclaim Hall 10, reached by following “Connecting Flights / Vuelos en Conexión” after you come up from the APM station. It’s physically adjacent to the baggage-hall area (visible through partitions/glass), but separated as an airside transfer channel that feeds back up to the Level 1 departures concourse after you clear the X-ray and metal detector lanes.
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from connections security to the T4S Iberia/oneworld non-Schengen departure gates (worst-case)?
The worst-case walk is about 900 meters from the T4 main security/secure concourse area to the farthest T4S non-Schengen departure gates such as S50, with the APM ride sitting in the middle of the route. The walking portion is dominated by reaching APM access in T4, then the pier-length hike in T4S after you come back up to departures.
| Segment | From | To | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-security to APM access | T4 secure area | T4 APM descent point | ~300 m (plus descent) |
| Satellite pier hike | T4S departures level | Gate S50 (south tip) | ~480–520 m |
| Total walking (worst-case) | Connections security area | Gate S50 | ~900 m (walk only) |
Where is the tight-connections assistance / connections desk positioned along the T4/T4S transfer route (so it’s findable under time pressure)?
The tight-connections help point is at T4S Level 2 immediately before the passport-control booths in the Central Dome transfer flow. It sits at the mouth of the immigration queue area, near the large flight information screens, where the “Fast Track / Conexiones Urgentes” lane is visible and staff can triage passengers with imminent departures before they commit to the main snake line.
Where is the Cercanías/Renfe access point inside/under T4, and what is the exact walking distance (meters) from T4 Arrivals to the ticket machines/entrance?
The Cercanías/Renfe access point is inside T4 via the central “Metro / Renfe” signed route down to Level -1 (the circular “Tube” atrium), where the red Renfe ticket machines and turnstiles are located. The walk is roughly 200 meters from the Level 0 Arrivals/customs exit area to the ticket machines/entrance, then a short descent via the ramp or elevator bank into Level -1.
